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[HTC Droid DNA] lazarus2297:
Ok so I am contemplating getting my phone replaced via warranty... (not for anything i have messed up..) but i have a question.. If i get a replacement and assuming is doesn't come with the new OTA preinstalled, is it still possible to unlock, root.. I got my DNA on release day and use the older method...

and if this has been asked or answered previously I apologize..
[HTC Droid DNA] TechSavvy2:
As long as you don't take the ota update, everything is fine and possible.
[HTC Droid DNA] swamp2:
Not sure if that was directed to me or toward the idea of donations. I'm also sure it is already being worked on. My contribution probably won't speed things up. However, general support of the dev community, financially, long terms should be great for us all. Cheers.
[HTC Droid DNA] rascal9:
You know what motivates me every morning to get out of bed at 4:30AM MONEY and nothing else if i worked for free i wouldnt work. Just saying :)
[HTC Droid DNA] trickster2369:
I also get up every day to go to work. Money seems to be a necessity. However, I a l so love to play pool and golf on the weekend's as a hobby. But I don't get payed to do it. Sure, I may win some money now and then, but it's just a bonus. What keeps me doing it? I want to get better at it. Most of these guys do this as a hobby, not there "real" jobs. Donate out of appreciation, not as motivation.
[HTC Droid DNA] adrianh85:
Fail

I just copped a DNA but it has software 2.04.605.2.7 so im stuck it stock........ for now.......
[HTC Droid DNA] lucas.scott:
Just picked up a DNA. It was used, so what am i looking for to verify if it has the OTA?

Right now when i run the CID2 apk and check the cid via fastboot, i keep getting the VZW_001 . So im assuming it has the OTA.
[HTC Droid DNA] Bigandrewgold:
Settings, about, software info, software number. I believe that's it.
[HTC Droid DNA] lucas.scott:
Thanks, but what is the unsupported SW version?
[HTC Droid DNA] Bigandrewgold:
What does it say for you.
[HTC Droid DNA] lucas.scott:
2.04.605.2 710rd
[HTC Droid DNA] Bigandrewgold:
That's the ota software, so for now you are indeed sol.
[HTC Droid DNA] lucas.scott:
eh. i have faith that it wont be for long. luckily, the phone is pretty awesome as is.
[HTC Droid DNA] mcsplatt:
+1

DNA Baby!
[HTC Droid DNA] swamp2:
Although none of us are really in the position to be impatient, I am nonetheless. I hate putting a bunch of time into setting up a phone just to wipe it and root and start all over again with a custom ROM. The phone is certainly pretty darn nice right out of the box. However, I learned my lesson some time back - root right away, dive in with a custom ROM and never look back.

I've been poking around jcase's twitter account (@TeamAndIRC) and it looks like he as done some testing here on the OTA. We've obviously not seen the benefits of that yet.
[HTC Droid DNA] TechSavvy2:
Testing doesn't always bring benefits....patience young grasshopper.
[HTC Droid DNA] CNordy:
The AndIRC team ran some tests on my phone remotely last week since I have the OTA as well and did not root/unlock. The test methods failed, but hopefully revealed a little insight to the team on what to try next. As of Friday, nothing new was ready to test. Give it time, but this one is a toughie apparently.

On a side note, hopefully the recent news that the White House is supporting the cell phone unlocking petition and wants to make it legal will help remove these sorts of issues permanently in the next couple months.
[HTC Droid DNA] croppz:
SUPERCID is confirmed, got my paths setup, now I just wait for htcdev to start working again so I can unlock, then root.
[HTC Droid DNA] Robert235:
my id token keeps changing and htcdev fails.
[HTC Droid DNA] croppz:
HTCdevs site is all screwed up right now so it wouldn't surprise me. It's REALLY annoying.
[HTC Droid DNA] Robert235:
i notice internet explorer and chrome doesn't load ,but on firefox it works but load slowly,ill try again later
[HTC Droid DNA] letschky:
Cool,great work !
[HTC Droid DNA] wwjoshdew:
EDIT: Didn't realize this was JUST TO unlock and still be S-ON, and the tool below is for people with S-OFF. Sorry. If a mod wants to remove these posts, please do so. (Including the ones that quoted mine) It was a small mistake on my part.

This is for the Evo 4G LTE (I saw this thread via RootzWiki's tweet and managed to stumble upon your post), but I believe he has released the tool or source (or whatever. I think it's called the plugin or something) for other developers to port it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1786498

I have mine changed! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rxGyd6Tw_o

[YOUTUBE]_rxGyd6Tw_o[/YOUTUBE]
[HTC Droid DNA] Bigandrewgold:
Re: HTC Droid DNA Bootloader Unlock/New Method 1/20/2013

You need s off for that.
[HTC Droid DNA] wwjoshdew:
DeeDeeDee.... Sorry about that, my apologizes! :(
[HTC Droid DNA] Upstreammiami:
Re: HTC Droid DNA Bootloader Unlock/New Method 1/20/2013

remove all this from your post please
[HTC Droid DNA] wwjoshdew:
Re: HTC Droid DNA Bootloader Unlock/New Method 1/20/2013

All I can do is edit them, plus you quoted them, so yeah... It was an honest mistake on my part. I edited my first post to reflect that.
[HTC Droid DNA] croppz:
yeah I keep getting errors when trying to unlock because their site is so F'd up right now. Super frustrating.
[HTC Droid DNA] MicroMod777:
Re: HTC Droid DNA Bootloader Unlock/New Method 1/20/2013

I did ruu restore back to stock and can confirm this works. My old token worked also to unlock again. Thanks
[HTC Droid DNA] tokomoto:
We must be brining down the HTCDev site with this new way to unlock the bootloader! :D The site isn't working for me at the moment either! I keep getting:

Error Code: 173.

Error Reason: Check Rule Fail with exception.
[HTC Droid DNA] croppz:
Yup, that's what I'm getting. The site is finally running fine again but still getting the error. Too bad, super short process of unlocking/rooting has turned into a waitfest hahahah
[HTC Droid DNA] TechSavvy2:
My thoughts exactly.....I literally laughed out loud when reading that.
[HTC Droid DNA] Ronn Plae:
SAME HERE!! AHHH! Im so ready to get this **** done!!
[HTC Droid DNA] eighty1:
Anyone?
[HTC Droid DNA] beaups:
are you blocked from htcdev currently??
[HTC Droid DNA] erronr:
Thanks for this. Worked well for me!
[HTC Droid DNA] croppz:
Re: HTC Droid DNA Bootloader Unlock/New Method 1/20/2013

You actually got htcdev to unlock your bootloader?
[HTC Droid DNA] Bigandrewgold:
You do realize that these are 2 different types of unlocking, this thread is about bootloader unlocking, so you can install custom software on your phone. What the white house is talking about is carrier/sim/whatever you want to call it unlocking. So you can take your phone to a different carrier. The dna is actually already sim unlocked, that's why you can pop an at&t sim and it will work
[HTC Droid DNA] stryver:
The idea of someone being able to change the superCID without root access seems impossible, maybe a downgrading exploit would be an easier path?

Sent from my locked DNA
[HTC Droid DNA] chipinitiations:
How do you suggest a downgrade without root would work?
[HTC Droid DNA] stryver:
Of course I have no idea how to do it myself but, if someone knew how to sign RUU's couldn't they pull the original RUU apart and set it as a higher version to make the DNA believe it was upgrading instead of the opposite? I'm just throwing ideas out there, sorry if this is a dumb suggestion.

Sent from my locked DNA
[HTC Droid DNA] jasoraso:
I think to sign the RUU, you would need HTC's security key. If you had that, what you are suggesting could work.

Anyone up for some corporate espionage? ;)
[HTC Droid DNA] stryver:
Well when you put it that way, my idea doesn't sound very legal so please disreguard. The last thing I want is for anyone to get in any trouble just to unlock a mobile device. Although no one should ever have to go so far as that to unlock a phone...

Sent from my locked DNA
[HTC Droid DNA] swamp2:
Seems many of us are bored and waiting and others are getting way too worked up. Let's keep it cordial!

There are a few more "twitterings" from jcase noting that they do not need any more testers and there is no ETA for this DNA work in progress.
[HTC Droid DNA] stryver:
just checked the jcase's twitter, looks like they're making "some" progress, apparently they have root and can be applied at boot, but at the moment still no "unlock" nor "s-off". Great to see progress though!! :good:

i would think that once you have root, its checkmate, right?
[HTC Droid DNA] chipinitiations:
What was his Twitter id? I just now signed up for a Twitter account & looked for what you were talking about so I could follow it, but I couldn't find the feed.

Thanks!
[HTC Droid DNA] stryver:
@teamandirc
[HTC Droid DNA] chipinitiations:
Thanks dude!
[HTC Droid DNA] stryver:
Anytime! :)

Sent from my locked DNA
[HTC Droid DNA] ali87va:
I think I'm the one who asked him ha. Hopefully he'll crack it!
[HTC Droid DNA] 123421342:
I just ordered this phone from amazon wireless. What are the chances it has the OTA already applied?
[HTC Droid DNA] stryver:
No idea, I'd say 50/50. Cross your fingers...

sent from my locked DNA
[HTC Droid DNA] knr117:
File CID

Got a dumb question, just came from a thunderbolt. do not have OTa update yet. I DL the cid in the thread. I plugged in the phone to laptop then transfer the file to the phone drive.

But I can't find the app on the home screen nor any file manger to nav to the apk?

Can someon tell me how to find the cid.apk so i can get root please??
[HTC Droid DNA] Bigandrewgold:
Just download it on your phone. No need to use your computer on this step.
[HTC Droid DNA] chipinitiations:
Or download a file manager like astro, locate the sdcard directory, then find the file in whatever directory you put it in.

---------- Post added 10th March 2013 at 12:00 AM ---------- Previous post was 9th March 2013 at 11:04 PM ----------

I'm kind of sorta a Linux developer myself, I was thinking about learning to do all this myself. I started poking around a bit, and found this:

http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/

Can anybody confirm or deny that this would work? Possibly the "all other supported devices" selection?
[HTC Droid DNA] stryver:
This is the method that Verizon blocked for DNA users. I used this for my rezound, its very noble of HTC to allow people to unlock their bootloaders if they choose to, but in our case, Verizon feels that we will cost them too much money with this high end device with insurance claims because of somethings we can mess up once unlocked and s-off. When making an insurance claim, you just tell them you lost your phone, pay a small copay, and they have to send you a new one, so I'm sure this is most likely why they're trying to block us.

sent from my locked DNA
[HTC Droid DNA] Bigandrewgold:
That's what this whole thread is centered around. Verizon has prevented our devices from working out of the box on that site, so we have to change the cid of our phone to get that site to allow us to unlock our bootloader.
[HTC Droid DNA] chipinitiations:
Ok. That makes sense now. This is my first HTC device in several years, haven't completed a lot research on it, thanks for filing me in.
[HTC Droid DNA] knr117:
Thanks for advise, got it working and got the 222222 in fastboot. Went to htcdev, copied the token and only copied the string requested.

I got an error message from HTC dev stating my token string is to long.

Tried many times get same error. Does this mean big red locked this method or am i doing something wrong?

"Error = Error Code: Invalid Bootloader Token Length.

Error Reason: The submitted Token appears to be the wrong length and won't work."
[HTC Droid DNA] Bigandrewgold:
Your doing something wrong. :D
[HTC Droid DNA] knr117:
Ok, I copied token from command window to clipboard to save it. I then copied from clipboard to firefox. No luck. I then tired IE, no luck. I then recopied from command prompt ONLY then pasted into IE and it worked...

Go figure... I have no idea what I did or why it worked but it did. Got message token emailed...

Just got token followed instructions at HTC Dev and it worked. Phone just booted with unlocked loader..

NOTE** For dumbass like me that need driver for puter. Plug in phone look for a popup window that states LOAD PHONE DRIVERS ONLY, click and follow****
[HTC Droid DNA] wakkadojo:
My phone shipped with the OTA, sadface.

Following this thread carefully, I have high hopes TeamAndIRC can figure out the bootloader unlock :D
[HTC Droid DNA] jamiethemorris:
I'm pleased to see we don't have many people saying "omg devs hurry up!" I guess we have a good community in the DNA forum. :)
[HTC Droid DNA] Longwayii:
I got a replacement DNA from Verizon Friday. Didn't have OTA so Im s-off and rooted!!!!!!!!!
[HTC Droid DNA] emiratesson:
Okay I am totally confused, how do I enter bootloader on the DNA??
[HTC Droid DNA] trickster2369:
Power off. Hold volume down button AND power button at the same time until the phone vibrates, then it will boot into bootloader.
[HTC Droid DNA] sjcivic87:
Hey Guys,

I'm getting the 111111 Cid and S-off it boots into Sense but freezes. i noticed after installing the apk for the cid it froze sense in the same place. why is the cid.apk freezing sense?
[HTC Droid DNA] Bigandrewgold:
It shouldn't be causing it to freeze.
[HTC Droid DNA] sjcivic87:
it started happening right after installing the cid-2.apk. how can i remove it? in fastboot USB it not accepting adb commands to uninstall the apk?
[HTC Droid DNA] myeyez:
Mine came with OTA as well. This is the first Android phone I've had that I didn't have root. Its driving me crazy!

Is Justin Case the only one working on unlocking the bootloader? Do we have any other options/hope?
[HTC Droid DNA] trickster2369:
I would say that jcase and beaups are pretty good options. Be patient.
[HTC Droid DNA] sjcivic87:
BUG: Sense Freezes Once Cid-2.apk is installed.

Results: Confirmed S-off worked with CID 111111

Had to FORMAT and wipe that apk clean. Once i did the restored ROM worked is back to normal.

I was running Viper Rom 1.2 With Sense 400 dpi

Cubed Kernal *newest*

hopefully this can help someone else in future
[HTC Droid DNA] Bigandrewgold:
Well that's a no no. You can't use custom kernels with 1.2
[HTC Droid DNA] kern3l:
AFAIK the apk works only on the stock kernel (prior to VZW OTA).
[HTC Droid DNA] beaups:
The apk isn't hurting your phone. It only runs when it's launched by your finger, and it's fairly simple.

What likely happened was, while you were s-offing, you flashed the kernel in the ota ZIP.

either way, glad you got it sorted.
[HTC Droid DNA] artjrv:
what version of software will not work with this CID? I just got mine from NewEgg.com and the CID is not working? Just wondering if its me or did my phone come with updated software?
[HTC Droid DNA] beaups:
1.xxxxx works. 2.xxxxx doesn't.
[HTC Droid DNA] Bigandrewgold:
2.04 doesn't work.

If your phone isn't yelling at you to update then it likely came with the ota.
[HTC Droid DNA] sjcivic87:
Without doing anything once i downloaded it and ran apk it froze. I rebooted into fastboot - usb and proceeded figuring it was a fluke. went through the entire process got s-off but of course sense was still freezing.

had to wipe for it to work. that apk didn't like my kernal or something.
[HTC Droid DNA] Bigandrewgold:
Why were you running the apk if you already had a custom kernel.
[HTC Droid DNA] artjrv:
So under my software I have: 2.04.605.2 710RD

This is no good for the CID?

---------- Post added at 07:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:41 PM ----------

Thank You. I am showing 2.04.605.2 710RD

So....I am out of luck...
[HTC Droid DNA] sjcivic87:
EXACTLY not too good at following directions..... but now we know what happens lol
[HTC Droid DNA] adrianh85:
It funny even though im still running stock (because my device has the ota) im not in a rush..... my only complaints for the stock rom is the DPI and google wallet. A full ASOP rom would be nice but a Sence 5 fully wokring rom sounds great too......
[HTC Droid DNA] wakkadojo:
The unlock isn't about improving the features of the phone. it's about the freedom to modify your own phone, your own property, as you wish :)
[HTC Droid DNA] swamp2:
Well I would say both adblocking and (free) WiFi tether absolutely improve features of an unlocked phone. Whatever, we are probably just disagreeing on a semantic point. Cheers.

Yes, the patience is good. Although internally I'm darn impatient...

Nice to see you checking in on this thread beaups, any hint of a progress or an update would be wonderful.
[HTC Droid DNA] Bigandrewgold:
As long as you don't have unlimited data you can Tether on stock.
[HTC Droid DNA] swamp2:
Hence my personal interest on this point.
[HTC Droid DNA] tucstwo:
Have an ASSurion insurance replacement coming via UPS today. I am sitting here shaking like a Chihuahua in anticipation of booting that phone up and seeing which software version it's on. As I know it's a 50/50 deal at this point. Oh well, it is what it is.
[HTC Droid DNA] damagickid:
Its not 50/50 i got mine friday with the OTA on it from assurion. Im pretty confident it was 100% brand new. Maybe you will get a reman and get it without the ota? So i guess it could be 50/50?
[HTC Droid DNA] zippa713:
I'm sure Assurion would update the devices before sending them out. They would be avoiding the masses saying they didn't get the update... I'd say you're more like 10-15% likely to get a outdated device... Good luck!
[HTC Droid DNA] tucstwo:
ug, don't say that guys. I'm not sure IF they would be updating them or not. From what I understand, they don't even open the boxes. Assurion sends new devices, vzw warranty replacements are the refurbs.

Well whatever, it is what it is I guess.
[HTC Droid DNA] zepfloyd:
My brother got his Assurion one a week and a half ago with OTA out of the box. It's not 50/50, more like 95/5 it will have OTA. Sorry...
[HTC Droid DNA] ocman40:
Just got mine today. New version already loaded. Have to wait :(
[HTC Droid DNA] tucstwo:
yeah, no...more like 100/100. It's on 2.04. I'm beat. Well that sucks.
[HTC Droid DNA] ocman40:
Sure the guys will have us up and running soon.
[HTC Droid DNA] zepfloyd:
I hate to be a debbie-downer but there really are no guarantees. As the saying went when the phone got released, it's not exactly a dev open phone in the first place, and you shouldn't buy it expecting open access today, tomorrow or ever. I really hope something comes along for you guys 'soon' as I firmly believe every phone should be open but I wouldn't be so sure these days. HTC has supposedly started to lock down those bogus IDs for it's unlock tool and you can bet the SIV is going to take center stage soon enough.
[HTC Droid DNA] TechSavvy2:
And I like to be a Debbie-upper.....your statement isn't 100% accurate since when preorders were taken for this device it was still unlockable through htcdev :p. While I don't really care if it gets unlocked and am okay with how it is, a whole lot of us bought the device with the impression is was factory unlockable. And then VZW entered the picture.....0.o

Hence why we sit and wait with anticipation......
[HTC Droid DNA] zepfloyd:
That's a VERY big stretch. That was promptly turned off the weekend before release day and was DOA when preorders arrived to people. Plenty of time to return or make other choices. In fact it was specifically mentioned here by those far wiser not to buy it thinking it would be open forever.

My previous point kind of throws cold water on that. Nevermind this IS Verizon here. You know, the only carrier to 1) Screw up a Nexus 2) offer Fort Knox Moto phones, 3)lock down a Galaxy S3 (lucky break on a leaked bootloader). Expecting any impression from them to be open is rather very naive. Sucks but true. Verizon's slogan should be 'buyer beware' in that regard. Anyway I love mine regardless, it's a great device and hopefully people get a solution for those wanting. As this is the AOD forum, I'll cease the tangent. Kudos for being positive. ;)
[HTC Droid DNA] TechSavvy2:
DOA refers to arrival. As in months ago when no dev was done yet and was completely locked. Yet here we are with unlocked bootloader and s-off. Therefore your logic is completely pointless. The dev work is already done, we are gonna follow and appreciate beaups, jcase and crew regardless of how you feel about it. Did you think that once ota hit that people would sell their phones and walk away?
[HTC Droid DNA] tucstwo:
Well, as one of those who had their phone stolen and was left with the cheapest option of receiving an Asurion replacement (with the OTA pre-installed) I can ONLY PRAY that these amazing guys can solve these new issues and can ONLY HOPE they haven't given up on the DNA and moved on to the HTC ONE. If it't not in the cards for my 2.04 replacement to be unlocked and rooted (and I have TRIED VERY HARD on my own), then it's for sale to anyone who's happy with a stock phone.
[HTC Droid DNA] zepfloyd:
Ha, nice red herring. We WERE talking about the official factory unlock tool (as you called it), which you claimed was working when people ordered, but now you've shifted your argument, no where did I mention the community at all as that wasn't the point of available open device expectations on Verizon. Good try though... And we're not here anymore, as there's a growing base who's SOL, so no the dev work isn't already done, and yes we will fully support the devs...I don't feel differently from you there. No I don't think people would sell and walk away (though many devs do migrate phones frequently) however I did think people would understand regardless of amazing dev efforts since you need to spoof HTC to get it unlocked, there's a chance that may go away with updates.
[HTC Droid DNA] zguess:
Hey guys

Just got the phone, can seem to get it to change the SID.. stuck on VZW_001... :(

I can't deal with a locked phone, and I realize that there has been a ton of development in this area, but can anyone point me to a currently working solution?
[HTC Droid DNA] myeyez:
Are you on OTA? If so your only option right now is this - http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/htc-droid-dna-dlx-jtag-s-off-modification-service/

If you dont have the OTA then go to the first page of this thread and follow the steps.
[HTC Droid DNA] zguess:
Whats OTA

Sorry have no idea what that is.
[HTC Droid DNA] myeyez:
What version software is on your phone? If it starts with 2.04 then you cant get root right now. If its a previous version then you don't have the OTA update and you can use the steps listed at the start of this thread.
[HTC Droid DNA] zguess:
Is it that over-the-air app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.otaupdater&hl=en)? android version 4.1.1 htc sence 4+ htc sdk api- 4.63
[HTC Droid DNA] myeyez:
No. Just go to Settings --> About --> Software Information. Then look at the Software number.
[HTC Droid DNA] zguess:
Why verizon... Why!!!

I see, yup thats it.. 2.04.605.2 710RD. So i'm stuck with it for now? No long form workarounds? etc?
[HTC Droid DNA] myeyez:
Yep, your ****ed. Welcome to the club!

No workarounds yet, but we are hopeful jcase and beaups will come though.
[HTC Droid DNA] zguess:
Thanks, will keep my watchful eyez out for progress
[HTC Droid DNA] Nimbulus:
I'm willing to start passing the hat on the donations front. Make it fun! Make it a challenge! Provide incentive beyond DevDiving and corkscrewing into new software. ;)
[HTC Droid DNA] tucstwo:
Welcome to the SOL Club

Sent from my unlockable HTC Droid DNA
[HTC Droid DNA] ickedmel:
Haha I like that
[HTC Droid DNA] michael8780:
Are they even working on this or is this on the back burner for now? Makes me wanna take a chance on a replacement device..
[HTC Droid DNA] ickedmel:
Chances are that a replacement device they will replace with a device that already has ota. A couple of people including me have mentioned it in some of the other forums. Really sucks hehe everyday I check in the hopes but it seems like it will be pretty tough.
[HTC Droid DNA] tucstwo:
DON'T DO IT!

Mine came yesterday fully updated to 2.04